LHM is a Glasgow-based charity supporting people affected by homelessness, poverty, social exclusion and a wide range of complex life circumstances. Founded in 1909, LHM has a long history of providing compassionate, high-quality support.

At the heart of our work is a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and kindness. We are looking for a compassionate, confident and enthusiastic Client Support Worker to join our Day Centre team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working alongside people, building meaningful relationships and helping clients access the support, experiences and opportunities that matter to them.

About the Role

As a Client Support Worker, you will be part of our frontline team, helping to create a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for everyone who comes through our doors. The role will include:

• Building positive and trusting relationships with clients.
• Providing practical and emotional support.
• Recognising individual needs and helping clients access appropriate services and specialist support.
• Supporting clients with issues relating to housing, health, wellbeing, benefits and other areas affecting their lives.
• Encouraging clients to participate, build confidence, develop skills and try new experiences.
• Responding appropriately to challenging situations while maintaining dignity, compassion and professional boundaries.
• Maintaining accurate and appropriate records.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and external partners.
• Supporting clients to take part in activities and other opportunities where appropriate, particularly where these support client engagement, relationship-building, wellbeing and social connection.

This is a varied and rewarding role. No two days will be exactly the same, and the successful candidate will need to be approachable, adaptable and comfortable working within a busy Day Centre environment.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of supporting people affected by homelessness, poverty and social exclusion, including people experiencing poor mental health and other complex challenges.
• Can communicate confidently and sensitively with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Understands safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Can remain calm and make sound decisions in challenging situations.
• Is compassionate and non-judgemental while also able to maintain clear and consistent boundaries.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and is willing to contribute across different areas of our work.
• Can work independently, use initiative and recognise when guidance or additional support is required.
• Holds a relevant social care qualification at SCQF Level 6 or above, or an equivalent qualification.
• The successful candidate will be required to undertake a satisfactory PVG Scheme check.

What We Offer

• A permanent, full-time position.
• A competitive salary of £28,000.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Employer pension contributions.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to help shape and develop an evolving frontline service.
• The chance to make a genuine difference within a trusted and welcoming community.

Why This Role Matters

This role is about much more than providing practical support. It is about seeing the whole person, recognising their strengths and creating opportunities for them to feel heard, respected, included and valued.

You will be joining a team committed to working collaboratively, sharing skills and providing consistent support. Your contribution will help us create more opportunities for clients, respond effectively to increasing demand and ensure that LHM remains a place where everyone has a place.

Mission Statement

Our long-term vision is to end youth homelessness. Our more immediate mission is to ensure that every young person in Scotland has access to expert youth specific services to assist them to avoid, resolve and move on from homelessness, making it rare, brief, and non-recurring.

Context

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development and delivery of Rock Trust’s innovative new Empty Homes Project. Working in partnership with Fife Council and the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership, the Project Coordinator will oversee the refurbishment of a small number of empty properties, working with partners and contractors to transform them into high-quality, affordable homes for young people. You will also work directly with young people to help them make these houses their homes. Through practical and emotional support, the role will help young people develop independent living skills, build confidence and improve their employability, supporting them to sustain their tenancies and move towards a positive, independent future.

Four Square is looking for a Waking Night Practitioner to join our Youth Services team, providing trauma-informed, person-centred support to young people who are experiencing homelessness or facing housing insecurity.

We’re looking for compassionate, resilient individuals who are passionate about supporting young females to feel safe, valued and empowered. You’ll be confident working independently during overnight shifts, have excellent communication skills and be able to respond calmly and sensitively to challenging situations while contributing to a supportive wider team.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, providing reassurance, emotional support and practical assistance while helping to create a safe, welcoming and supportive environment where they can build confidence and work towards a more positive future.

Please note: Due to the nature of this role, applications are invited fromwomen only. This post is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Working pattern:This role operates on a four-week rolling rota, with shifts from 9.45pm to 7.45am, including alternate weekends.

·Weeks 1 and 3:Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

·Weeks 2 and 4:Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday nights.

All shifts are 10 hours, averaging 35 hours per week over the four-week rota.

A full Job Description is available for download below.

Frontline Fife (FLF) is a midsized, Scottish registered charity which works across Fife to promote independent living and the prevention of housing insecurity and homelessness.

As a fundamental premise, we believe that everyone has the right to live in a safe and secure home which meets people's needs and that everyone should be empowered to make life decisions which not only matter to them but also give way to opportunity, independence and empowerment.

Our work is founded on strength-based approaches. We accept everyone’s life experiences can and should be harnessed and developed and that people should be enabled to make informed choices to live the life they choose.

The General Administrator will provide comprehensive administrative support to the organisation, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of office systems and processes. The postholder will support colleagues across all departments, manage correspondence, maintain records and act as a first point of contact for enquiries.